The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy & become more effective in life & leadership. Tony & Jake are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders! Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy & effective in ministry we call this the LEADLIFE:…
In this episode, Jake and Gerb are back from taking a break for the summer! They discuss summer wins, the Fall starting back up in ministry and Gerb’s passionate plea to stop tik toking & driving. Big things happening in Lead! Indy September gathering at Andy & Candace Stephson’s house September 10th 6-8pm! Email andy@lead222.com for more information! Spouses included in the invite! Register NOW…
MAJOR EPISODE FOR Lead222! In this episode, Jake and Gerb announce a change coming this September! We talk about leadership transitions, why relational leadership still matters more than ever, and why Gerb has a blender in his office. Take a listen now! Bo Challenges: Bo Challenge #1: Spend intentional quiet time praying with your spouse every day for the next month. Start with gratitude and make…
In this episode Jake and Gerb are onto the 8th of the 9 Healthy Markers of a Student Ministry - Consistent Clear Communication! Take a listen as the guys dive into the importance of communicating with parents, evaluation questions on this topic, and how to spot an A.I. written church post. Bo Challenge: Make some phone calls or send some texts - meet with your parents and volunteers to hear…
In this episode Jake and Gerb talk through the 7th of the 9 Healthy Markers of a Student Ministry - Evaluation! Take a listen as the guys dive into what this looks like in their ministries, growth points over the years, and how Gerb has a dead cow in his trash can. Bo Challenge: Evaluate your ministry and don’t let it sit idle! FREE resource for surveying the spiritual life of your students -…
In this episode Jake and Gerb bring in the Director of Coaching for Lead222 - Larry Ely! Take a listen as we discuss Larry’s new book - Leadership Reborn , why Lead coaching matters, and how Gerb’s Christmas lights have been stolen by someone in the church. p.s. - Jake is still a Cornhole champion Bo Challenge: Invite someone into lead RIGHT NOW and get a discounted coaching price! For a free book…
In this episode Jake and Gerb talk about our next marker of a Healthy Student Ministry - Uncommon Care & Acceptance! This episode is a little longer than most but is great to send to anyone you are coaching or maybe another youth pastor who could be encouraged! Take a listen as we discuss The Lead222 Summit, what uncommon care looks like in today’s culture, and our first installment of Gerb Gab -…
In this episode we are talking about Intentional Events again and we brought in the president of Lead222 Bo Boshers to share why this ended up in the 9 Markers of a Healthy Student Ministry that we coach through. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the Colts are going to win the Super Bowl. Bo Challenge: Sign up for the Summit Nov 11-13! If you’re…
We’re back talking about our 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry! This episode we are talking about Intentional Events and what some key elements of an event that makes it intentionally planned. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the weather is really getting to Jake. Bo Challenge: Capture photo or video at your next event so that your students…
The Pod is looking a little different this season… Tony has stepped away from the pod BUT Nathan Gerber is here! Take a listen as you get to know Gerb, we talk about Fall launch and how Nathan has changed his legal name apparently. Bo Challenge: Invite! Invite! Invite! The coaching season is starting soon and we want Youth Pastors from around the country to get plugged in. Challenge 1a - if you…
Summer Vibes Jake and Tony are taking a break from walking through the 9 Markers to talk about Summer and all that comes with it in Student Ministry! Sit back, relax and take a listen as they discuss the importance of work life balance, being healthy in all areas during the summer, and Tony’s herniated disc woes. Bo Challenge: Spend the summer connecting with Youth Pastors at all your summer trips…